A minimal state, limited to the narrow functions of protection against force, theft, fraud, enforcement of contracts, and so on, is justified; that any more extensive state will violate persons' rights not to be forced to do certain things, and is unjustified; and that the minimal state is inspiring as well as right.

Robert Nozick

Anarchy, State, and Utopia

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Limited government

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Robert Nozick

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Anarchy, State, and Utopia

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Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1974 1970s 20th century

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Philosopher Writer

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United States

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Nozick, Robert. Anarchy, State, and Utopia. Basic Books, 1974, preface.

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